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Education Maintenance Allowance LSC: leading learning and skills

Up to £30 cash per week if you carry on learning

Now is the time to apply for EMA

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EMA: Get in the know...

What's so good about EMA?

Get money to learn, if you're 16 to 19

How much, how often?

Discover how much EMA you could get

How to apply for EMA

Applying for EMA is fast and easy

Completing your application form

Four ways to make sure that you get your EMA

What parents and carers need to know (parents section)

How EMA can help your child stay in learning

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How could EMA help you?

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Changes to EMA

From September 2008, changes will be introduced to the EMA scheme

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